Guest Speakers:

Amina Dickerson, Senior Director (retired), Corporate Community Involvement, Kraft Foods, Inc

Doug Diefenbach, Vice President of Campaign Strategy and Communications, Advocate Charitable Foundation

Juan Calixto, CFRE, Development Director, Mujeres Latinas En Acción

Jay Frey, CFRE, Fundraising Consultant

Randy Varju, CFRE, Executive Development Officer, Advocate Charitable Foundation

What are the development officer’s leadership responsibilities…and opportunities? How do the most effective development officers lead their departments, organizations, and causes to successful outcomes? What strategies attract the support of donors, grant makers, staff, boards, and bosses?

This highly strategic workshop is designed for the seasoned development professional (five plus years experience). You will explore strategies and tactics to inspire confidence and make the most of your access to donors, policy makers, policy influencers, program staff, finance officers, community, and your professional peers. Participants will leave armed with a personalized 90-day action plan, and many trade secrets from our industry’s best.